Golden view at Berkeley hills custom home

Updated 8:17 pm, Tuesday, November 13, 2012

The living room has vaulted ceilings and tall Marvin Integrity windows that feature special glazing to reduce heat and UV rays.

The living room has vaulted ceilings and tall Marvin Integrity windows that feature special glazing to reduce heat and UV rays.

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A family room is situated adjacent to the kitchen.

A family room is situated adjacent to the kitchen.

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The home has radiant-heated floors of English red oak.

The home has radiant-heated floors of English red oak.

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This new, custom-built home is located on a private, double lot in the Berkeley hills.

This new, custom-built home is located on a private, double lot in the Berkeley hills.

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The brand-new kitchen features honed granite counters and a fir sliding door that leads to a deck and garden outside.

The brand-new kitchen features honed granite counters and a fir sliding door that leads to a deck and garden outside.

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A highlight of the property is the “living roof” garden over the two-car garage.

A highlight of the property is the “living roof” garden over the two-car garage.

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The master bedroom's bathroom offers marble counters, a separate shower and a Bain Ultra HydroMassage tub with a picture window.

The master bedroom's bathroom offers marble counters, a separate shower and a Bain Ultra HydroMassage tub with a picture window.

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Looking out the picture window over the master tub.

Looking out the picture window over the master tub.

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The 3,050-square-foot home has four bedrooms.

The 3,050-square-foot home has four bedrooms.

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Three bedrooms are located in the main residence. There's also a studio apartment with a separate entrance.

Three bedrooms are located in the main residence. There's also a studio apartment with a separate entrance.

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A look at the interior of the unique shower in the master bathroom.

A look at the interior of the unique shower in the master bathroom.

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The Berkeley property boasts 1,000 square feet of decking.

The Berkeley property boasts 1,000 square feet of decking.

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The property includes a studio apartment.

The property includes a studio apartment.

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Upstairs is the master suite with a floor-to-ceiling window that has a view of the Bay.

Upstairs is the master suite with a floor-to-ceiling window that has a view of the Bay.

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Looking at the formal living room from another angle.

Looking at the formal living room from another angle.

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The custom-built home at 1017 Miller Ave. in Berkeley was listed for $2.495 million.

The custom-built home at 1017 Miller Ave. in Berkeley was listed for $2.495 million.

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A view of the home as seen at night. The secluded property is integrated into its natural surroundings.

A view of the home as seen at night. The secluded property is integrated into its natural surroundings.

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The front entrance of the property at 1017 Miller Ave. in Berkeley. The custom-built home is on the market for $2.495 million.

The front entrance of the property at 1017 Miller Ave. in Berkeley. The custom-built home is on the market for $2.495 million.

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The home is positioned to offer scenic views.

The home is positioned to offer scenic views.

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Golden view at Berkeley hills custom home

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Address: 1017 Miller Ave., Berkeley

Asking price: $2.495 million

Description: This new, custom-built home sits on a private, double lot in the Berkeley hills. The secluded property integrates into its natural surroundings with a "living roof" garden over the two-car garage, perfectly positioned for views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. From the foyer, the home opens into the spacious living room with vaulted ceilings and tall Marvin Integrity windows that feature special glazing to reduce heat and UV rays. The ceiling contains recycled redwood with vertical grain fir trim. The home boasts radiant-heated floors of English red oak. The kitchen features honed granite counters and a fir sliding door that leads to a deck and garden outside. This level also features a family room and a half bathroom. The master suite upstairs hosts a floor-to-ceiling window that presents a view of the bay. Its bathroom offers marble counters, a separate shower and a Bain Ultra HydroMassage tub with a picture window. The main residence is equipped with two other bedrooms and a full bathroom. A studio apartment also comes with a separate entrance and full bathroom. There is a 400-square-foot wine cellar, and an elevator to reach all levels of the home.

Don't miss: The home's 1,000 square feet of decking.

Built: 2012

Size: A total of four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in 3,050 square feet of living space.

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